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Saxena Family History

Saxena Name Meaning

Indian (northern states): Kayastha name from Sanskrit sakhisenā ‘friend of the army’ which according to Saxena tradition is a title that was awarded by the kings of Srinagar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sagona, Sarna, Savela, Saha, Avena, Saxer, Salina, Sanna, Catena

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Saxena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saxena census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Saxena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 50 military records available for the last name Saxena. For the veterans among your Saxena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saxena lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Saxena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Saxena in 1985 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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